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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.35, 1,487.03 and 930.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.35, 1,487.03 and 930.60 is: 1,395.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.35 : 1,487.03 = 930.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.35/1,487.03 = 930.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.35x = 1,487.03 × 930.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.35x = 1,383,825.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,825.47/991.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.90

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